Government and Citizens Summary
With a population exceeding 1.6 million, the Hampton Roads region comprises 16 counties and cities. Highlights of the region's progress on issues of interest to the region’s local governments and their citizens include:
- Voter registration in Hampton Roads increased between 2003 and 2008 and is the third highest among the regions of Virginia.
- Almost 63 percent of the voting age population in the Hampton Roads region voted in 2008.
- Taxes fund services needed by residents and businesses in the Hampton Roads region. As the demand for services has increased, per capita taxes have increased.
The government and citizens indicators help to assess the progress that the region is making and understand the key factors that influence the level of government service and commitment of the citizens to their communities.
